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Weekly News Round-Up: July 25th – July 31st, 2011
July 25th – July 31st, 2011 Black Chicago Divided Salim Muwakkil Truth Out News 7/25/11 Why African Americans Struggle to Find Jobs and Remain Employed Compared to Whites Jaryn Fields American Progress News 7/25/11 “No disrespect to the gay […]
Officers who kick ASS (and ask questions, Never)
Can you imagine being five years old and having three cops bend you over a desk, handcuff you and then carry you out of your school in handcuffs? Can you imagine being face down on the floor, hands behind you, some cops knee on your neck; then to have that knee migrate to your back […]
A Murderer, Caught on Video, Walks Free
Yes, Johannes Mehserle, who executed Oscar Grant, in cold blood and on video, was granted an early release. Mehserle served only 11 months of his 2 year sentence. This excellent article from Mother Jones puts Mehserle’s Sentence in Perspective showing how he did less time than Wesley Snipes is doing for “income tax fraud” and […]
July 26, 2010 – August 1, 2010
Granny, Am I “Biracial”? The Chattanoogan, August 1, 2010 Dress codes stifle student individualism Tim Brouk, JC Online, August 1, 2010 Mentors make a difference Karne Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, August 1, 2010 Gang members unite to stop violence Christina Dickinson, Colorado 9 News, August 1, 2010 The Truth About Beating Black Kids Jalyce Washington, Harlem Live, […]
Violence Is Not Justice! Oscar Grant Killing | Johannes Mehserle Trial | PSA by Youth UpRising
Youth UpRising | July 2, 2010 In anticipation of the jury’s verdict in the Oscar Grant murder trial, Youth UpRising, a youth empowerment group in Oakland, California released this PSA protesting police brutality and other forms of violence. If the BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) cop on trial for Oscar Grant’s murder is acquitted, some […]
Former transit officer goes on trial for fatal shooting of unarmed man
Former transit officer goes on trial for fatal shooting of unarmed man CNN Wire Staff, CNN, June 2, 2010 Los Angeles, California (CNN) — Jury selection begins Wednesday in the case of former Bay Area Rapid Transit police officer Johannes Mehserle who is accused of fatally shooting an unarmed man on a California train platform […]
May 10, 2010 – May 16, 2010
Champions of youth march for future T. Scott Boatright, Rustin Daily, May 16, 2010 Twitter is especially popular among blacks Eric Frazier, Charlotte Observer, May 15, 2010 Urban Youth Violence New York Times, May 14, 2010 Grant to offer at-risk youth alternative to gangs Sabra Stafford, The Turlock Journal, May 14, 2010 Black youth are […]
January 25, 2010 – January 31, 2010
Law schools still struggle to diversify classrooms Janet Okoben, The Plain Dealer, January 31, 2010 The sit-ins that changed America Andrew B Lewis, LA Times, January 31, 2010 Calling black men in D.C.: Step up and mentor Yaida Ford, Washinton Post, January 31, 2010 Book offers youth message Tony Brown, The Advocate, January 30, 2010 No fear of prison […]
Week of June 8, 2009 to June 14, 2009
Crofton Killing Prompts Race Discussion Shantee Woodards, The Capital, June 14, 2009 “A Pebble Tossed in the Pond, and the Rings are Still Going Out.” In 1986, Amid Rising Violence, Denver Police Complied a List of 69 Names. They Were Mostly African-American Teens, Lived Near East 28th Avenue and Williams Street and Were Believed to […]